Things to Do around Ballymoney

Ballymoney offers diverse outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Hiking. The region features a mix of rugged coast, river valleys, rolling hills, and ancient moorlands, providing varied terrain.

Ballymoney has more than 1,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Ballymoney offers touring cycling experiences on quiet country lanes and scenic coastal paths. Routes like the Whiterocks Beach and Dunluce Castle loop (29.3 miles/47.1 km) provide coastal views and pass historic ruins. The Cycling around Ballymoney guide offers more information.

Ballymoney features quiet country roads suitable for road cycling. The Causeway Gateway route, part of the National Cycle Network (Route 96), offers mainly flat and traffic-free sections along the Ballymoney River. For more options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Ballymoney guide.

Ballymoney serves as a gateway to mountain bike trail centers, with diverse landscapes of rolling hills and dense forests. Ballymoney Wood is noted for its mountain biking trails, including flowy red trails and challenging XC loops. The MTB Trails around Ballymoney guide provides further details.

Ballymoney provides opportunities for jogging with routes traversing well-maintained parks, river paths, and accessible woodlands. Green spaces such as Riverside Park and Megaw Park offer dedicated paths. The Running Trails around Ballymoney guide lists various loops around Ballymoney.

The Causeway Gateway route, part of the National Cycle Network (Route 96), offers mainly flat and traffic-free sections along the Ballymoney River. This makes it suitable for all abilities, including families. Quiet country lanes also provide less challenging options for touring cycling.

The region features the rugged Causeway Coast, including sites like Whiterocks Beach and Dunluce Castle. The tranquil River Bann flows through the area, and ancient peatlands like Garry Bog are present. Historical features such as raths, mottes, and standing stones can also be found.

Komoot offers several guides for Ballymoney, including Cycling around Ballymoney, Road Cycling Routes around Ballymoney, Running Trails around Ballymoney, MTB Trails around Ballymoney, and Hiking around Ballymoney.

Official tourism information for Ballymoney is managed through the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The official website is causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk. The Ballymoney Visitor Information Centre can be reached by phone at +44 (0) 28 2766 0230.

For road cyclists, the broader Causeway Coast and Glens region, which includes Ballymoney, is known for challenging climbs and panoramic views. Mountain biking in Ballymoney Wood also features challenging singletrack descents and XC loops with difficult switchbacks.

Cycling routes in Ballymoney vary in length. Examples include the Whiterocks Beach and Dunluce Castle loop at 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and the Ballymoney to Dooey's Cairn loop at 20.3 miles (32.7 km). The Ballymoney Cycle Route itself uses mainly country lanes and quiet roads.